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    The Cotton Room

    4.3 (149 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Cotton Room is up this alley and to the left. Look for chalkboard sign, go upstairs and to the left

    Stumbled upon this speakeasy type bar by myself while my husband was at a local comic convention. Brought my kindle and sat at the bar to read/people watch in this small but super cozy space. Bartenders were super friendly and made some tasty drinks. My husband joined later and enjoyed his drink too. Probably our favorite spot from our weekend in town!

    Stephanie J.

    The Cotton Mill room is a quaint area that's good for happy hour after work with cute half barrel side tables. The bartender was very welcoming and checked regularly for refills. There is a relaxing lounge area with leather couches and wagon style coffee tables. This is great place to unwind after a long day.

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    Pooja V.

    Service was EXCELLENT. The drinks are amazing. Well made. Great recipes. We loved the "what the craic" and smoked old fashioned. Very intimate spot, used to be a speakeasy I think. Ambiance is perfect for a cocktail bar

    Cool speakeasy vibe
    John P.

    In Charlotte this week and found a great place in the Uptown neighborhood called the Colton Room. It's a southern inspired speakeasy with cocktails that incorporate local flavors. @thecottonroomclt It's a really comfortable space with exceptional bartenders that know how to make their patrons feel welcome regardless if that's a complex cocktail or shot and a beer. The vibe is warm and fun because the space is intimate. It feels like you're hanging in a friend's funky upstairs loft apartment in the city. The menu is solid with a modern and classics section. It is easy to find something you like, but they're more than willing to make anything off menu. Featured in the pics are Wild Thyme and a Black Manhattan. I'll be featuring Black Manhattan soon. Wild Thyme is a crisp recipe with: 2 oz Vodka muddled raspberries 1 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup thyme peach bitters If you are in Charlotte go check out the Cotton Room. It is worth the effort!!!

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    Erica Y.

    Right above the Belfast Bar, hard to spot, and has a speakeasy sort of ambience. With darkly lit room, comfortable couches, and a nice small bar. We loved it! It's a nice bar that was quiet enough to chat, and had a sort of small town vibe to. The drinks were great! My husband got a drink that the bartender put some fire trick with it, which was really cool! And the old fashioned was tasty.

    Irish whiskey.
    Laura R.

    Loved this place. Service excellent! Bartender made me a special drink and it was yummy. The bar itself is so dang perfect. Small and quaint. Loved the vibe.

    Rachel B.

    Lovely little intimate bar. Came with a couple girlfriends on a Sunday afternoon and had a nice time chit chatting. There were only a few people besides ourselves and it was nice and quiet with some country music in the background. The cocktails are great too- I had the Peaky Blinder cocktail. The bartender was very nice as well, and had good recommendations.

    Paloma and country something drink (gin based)
    Melitta S.

    Speakeasy vibes! I love it! Service was good but busy. Our drinks were phenomenal! I got the Paloma.... They were out of watermelon... wanted the watermelon suga Oh well. Cohort got a cucumber egg white gin drink. Can't remember the name. He loved it. It was good (for me)

    Campfire Old Fashioned. 10/10
    Chris M.

    This hole in the wall, prohibition-esque bar has the best mixologists in Charlotte. Never a disappointment with service or flavor. Profiles off the charts. If you're in Charlotte and want a tasty cocktail or neat pour of some delicious bourbon, hit this place up. Will be a regular for years to come.

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    Rick D.

    Okay, Just happened across this place when we finished the ballgame and we were, hot as Hades due to that baseball field being like it is, beautiful but hot. So where can we sit, cool off and have a libation. Yelp Genie take me somewhere awesome, BAM! The Cotton Room, took us a moment to find it, down the alley to the left and up the stairs, we walked in and what personality this place has, and master mixologist Steven was working and hooked us up. I ordered the Caparina and the wife had the Wild Thyme and man thet were just what the hot body needed, Light, refreshing, and delicious. The place was sort of empty as the game had not ended but it filled up and a lot of happy friendly people came in, and relaxed. It is small, so if you come on Friday or Saturday night, it will be challenging, so get here early and really absorb the feel of this wonderful little nugget in the CLT.

    Ryan S.

    This place is FANTASTIC. Nice small speakeasy feel setting. Great drinks and staff. I would definitely recommend this place when in Charlotte.

    Campfire Old Fashioned
    Carolyn K.

    The Cotton Room is a great little tucked away treat. Squared away upstairs on the little "French Quarter" street in Charlotte, The Cotton Room was just what this 30-something wanted in comparison to some of the other louder and more club-like scenes around the Uptown area. They sported hand crafted cocktails that ranged from savory to sweet, but all packed a punch so you were definitely not left wanting. The ambiance is small and cozy, great for a small group gathering or a couple. Music was low key and matched the atmosphere.

    Veronica C.

    My favorite bar in Charlotte. A small speakeasy vibe with amazing drinks. The service is always on, and I love how creative the bartenders are.

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    Friendly staff. Good vibes. Best old fashions. Hidden away upstairs. Can't go wrong with this place.

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    The bartenders make wonderful drinks and craft them based on your preferences! The music is great as well-- 2000s BANGERS!

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    1.9 mi•Elizabeth
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    Celebrating my 55th birthday with a brunch at Crunkleton. This was my first visit, but will…read moredefinitely not be my last. First and foremost, our waiter, Alan was the best! I'm talking top tier, Veuve Clicquot Brut service...with a little spice...Best! He was so accommodating and keep us laughing the entire time. He went out of his way to make my day special! We started with beignets, oysters on the half shell and cocktails. Espresso Martinis, a Dirty Martini, and a specialty cocktail made to order. It may sound like a weird combination, but it all paired well together. I was in the mood for beef. So, I ordered the Wagyu Brunch Burger- 1/2 lb Wagyu, Over-Easy Egg, Grilled Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Hollandaise, Avocado Spread, Brioche Bun, Garlic and Herb Fries. The fam had the Veggie Ranchero omelet- Seasonal Beans, Grilled Corn, Pico de Gallo, Poblano, Cheddar, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Ranchero, Chipotle-Lime Crema, and a Hashbrown Casserole. Fingerling Breakfast potatoes, with a side of bacon and eggs, and another Hashbrown Casserole. Everything was cooked to perfection. I had such a great time and can't wait to return. I even made a recommendation to a friend who dined there Labor Day weekend and enjoyed her experience. I'll be back soon for sure!

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    1.6 mi•Belmont

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    So this place is very cool and very vibey. There are DJs and the projection is a really nice touch…read more The menu is small and drinks are interesting - I got something with sage in it and was good. The issues we faced were not having a reservation - the options online were wide open so we thought it was safe to show up - and had to wait a long time. In hindsight, I should've went ahead and made the reservation, so I'll take responsibility, but was disappointing for the experience to be so different than we expected. We were able to sit outside and waited for about 40 mins to get our table. Service was very slow. It just felt like they were really understaffed. We were there for probably 2ish hours and only got 1 drink (the one outside) as it was so hard to flag down our waitress, etc. I suspect that this place, having recently received awards / gone viral, is a victim of a huge influx of people stopping by. I wanted to love it! I'd go back during off hours and definitely make a reservation. The vibe was really cool, and the music was great. Parking is questionable, there's a gravel lot that is shared with the restaurant next door. We parked on the street, was unclear if they tow there or not.

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